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RN Hospice Care Center (.9 FTE Days)

EvergreenHealth

Kirkland, WA

Posted Aug 7

Shift
Days
Hours a week
36
Unit
Hospice

What the listing says

Role

Schedule
Days · 36 hours
Term
Permanent
On the floor
Charge shifts
Practice
Union position
Setting
Hospice
Accepts
RN

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

Against the board
This role$68/hr
nursing in Washington$44/hr

The median for nursing in Washington is $44/hr, across 574 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.

About this role

Wage Range: $48.21 - $87.11 per hour

Posted wage ranges represent the entire range from minimum to maximum. For jobs with more than one level, the posted range reflects the minimum of the lowest level and the maximum of the highest level. Some positions also offer additional premiums based on shift, certifications or degrees. Job offers are determined based on a candidate's years of relevant experience, level of education and internal equity

Who We Are Awarded Employer of the Year 2022 from the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA) EvergreenHealth Hospice focuses on providing the highest quality of life possible for our patients and our publicly reported patient satisfaction outcomes demonstrate our success and leadership in our field as the premier hospice agency. Click here to learn more about our Hospice Care Center: https://vimeo.com/499753671

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Why Join Our Team? As an employee of EvergreenHealth we believe in helping our staff by: Retention-Our employees have been part of our team for an average of 7.71 years—one of the longest average retention rates in the industry. Low staff to patient ratios one of the lowest in Washington State. Commitment to building an inclusive and diverse workforce: Our staff a deep commitment to providing exceptional care and service for each one of our patients, and one another. A Culture of Safety: We are proud to be recognized by The Leapfrog Group with an "A" grade for patient safety, along with our recognition as a Top General Hospital for quality and safety - the only hospital in Washington state.

As an RN with our Hospice Care Center, you maintain the following primary

duties

Provide direct patient care and functions as a patient advocate. Assess the comprehensive nursing needs of an assigned group of patients. Coordinate the patient and family/significant other education process.

Continuously plan, implement, and evaluate patient care, incorporating patient and family/significant other into the process. Participate with physician partners and other interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement patient and family/significant other plan of care. Communicate effectively all relevant information (e.g., patient information, safety issues, problems with equipment, quality issues, etc.) to immediate supervisor, in timely way.

Communicate and document changes in patient condition, on a timely basis, to charge nurse/supervisor and physician.

License, Certification, Education or

Experience

REQUIRED for the position

  • Graduate of a nursing program (Diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required)
  • Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Washington
  • Current Healthcare Provider BLS certification by date of hire

DESIRED for the position: Master’s degree in Nursing

Benefit Information

Choices that care for you and your family

At EvergreenHealth, we appreciate our employees’ commitment and contribution to our success. We are proud to offer a suite of quality benefits and resources that are comprehensive, flexible, and competitive to help our staff and their loved ones maintain and improve health and financial well-being. Medical, vision and dental insurance On-demand virtual health care Health Savings Account Flexible Spending Account Life and disability insurance Retirement plans (457(b) and 401(a) with employer contribution) Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program Paid Time Off/Vacation Extended Illness Bank/Sick Leave Paid holidays Voluntary hospital indemnity insurance Voluntary identity theft protection Voluntary legal insurance Pay in lieu of benefits premium program Free parking Commuter benefits

View a summary of our total rewards available to you as an EvergreenHealth team member by clicking on the link below.

Kirkland Employee Benefits | Kirkland, WA | EvergreenHealth

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between EvergreenHealth and the Washington State Nurses Association (WSNA). Union membership is optional

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Requirements

  • RN
  • Washington RN license
  • 401(a)
  • Patient condition reporting
  • Care plan evaluation
  • Nursing
  • Commuter assistance
  • Health savings account
  • Union membership
  • RN License

Benefits highlights

  • Paid holidays
  • Health savings account
  • Dental insurance
  • Loan forgiveness
  • Health insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Free parking
  • Commuter assistance

Place

City
Kirkland, WA
Rent against this pay
23% of monthly gross
This role$2,401/mo rent
Monthly gross$10,608/mo

$2,401 median rent against $10,608 a month at $68/hr for 36 hours a week, before tax. Census ACS 2024.

Local household income
$150,414/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

State price level
7% above the national average

Washington index 107.0, where 100 is the national average.

Kirkland sits on the eastern shore of Lake Washington, offering waterfront parks, a compact downtown, and easy access to Seattle via the 520 bridge. The city has a relaxed, suburban-Pacific-Northwest feel with a growing healthcare presence and tree-lined neighborhoods. It is a practical option for nurses seeking a quieter base near major medical centers.

Map showing the location of Kirkland, WA
Approximate location in Kirkland, WA. · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap· Open the live map

Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities.

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